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Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 395 - Concert Reviews and MoreIn this episode, we catch up on recent events including Allen's finds while cleaning out his mother-in-law's house, Dennis' new guitar, and their various music equipment acquisitions. They share detailed accounts of recent and upcoming concerts they've attended or plan to attend, including performances by Men at Work, Christopher Cross, Toto, Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick, and Queensrÿche, with special mention of Bill's experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. We conclude the episode by discussing KISS's upcoming Kennedy Center Honor induction and analyzing interesting statistics about KISS band members' touring history.
2025-08-191h 04Ages Of Rock Podcast2025 ROCKNPOD - Christopher WilliamsIn the final interview of the 2025 ROCKNPOD series, Allen talks with Christopher Williams, drummer for the bands Accept and Elegant Weapons. They start out discussing their past experiences at ROCKNPOD events, recalling noisy moments and humorous incidents. Christopher shares updates about his wife Ainsley, a solo artist who recently released a new single "The Beast is Coming." Christopher talks about his skills in woodworking and welding, including building custom furniture, cabinetry, and drumstick displays and mentions creating custom drum racks and launching a new company called Kick Logos, which offers custom graphics and logos for drummers. They also discuss...
2025-06-1511 min
Ages Of Rock Podcast2025 ROCKNPOD - Keith RothAllen interviews Keith Roth from SiriusXM's Hair Nation. Keith is a fan of KISS and they have a brief discussion about the KISS albums 'Asylum', 'Animalize', 'Lick It Up', and 'The Elder'. They talk about their personal experiences with music, Keith's role in the bands The Dictators, Frankenstein 3000, and his solo record 'The Law of Diminished Returns', and a tribute to Curtis Mayfield. The conversation includes thoughts about KISS' farewell tours and the significance of their unmasked era. Keith also shares a humorous story about Eric Singer texting during KISS' last show.
2025-04-1709 min
Highland TalksMark - Chapter 8 - Allen TateGuest preacher, Allen Tate, shares chapter 8 of the Gospel of Mark Sermon Series while our Pastor, Dr. John Brock, is on sabbatical. Allen Tate is Executive Director of The Well Network.Highland Baptist Church is located at 219 Simpson Street, Florence, AL 35630Join us in person or online each Sunday at 10:30 AM.Learn more at http://highlandbaptist.com
2025-02-2338 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 389 - Ranking Kiss Thru Creatures of the NightWe're back for our first episode of 2025. Allen's long time friend Craig Wright joins us to rank the first ten KISS studio album. There are lots of gasps and laughter as we each work our way from number ten to number one on each of our lists. Once we finished, we each revealed our least and most favorite tracks from each album.
2025-02-061h 24
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 388 - The Yacht Rock DockumentaryIn this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the HBO Max documentary "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" and the music genre in general. Allen gave Dennis and Bill an assignment for this episode and then almost forgot to have them give their answers. Lots of fun and laughter in this episode. (Visit AgesOfRock.com and look for episode 388 for the links Allen mention in this week's show.)
2024-12-1249 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 385 - Taylor Roberts (Riding with Killers)Bill and Allen have a great conversation with vocalist and lead guitarist of “Riding with Killers” member Taylor Roberts about the current album “Full Circle.” Taylor also tells us the story behind the latest single “Don’t Fade Away.” We also learn that sometimes a massage isn’t just a massage!
2024-10-3140 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 380 - Van Halen at 50 with Martin PopoffIn this episode, Allen flies solo and has a chat with Martin Popoff about the book VAN HALEN AT 50. They also touch on "the brown sound" along with Wolfgang and the VH legacy, Alex retiring from music, and more.
2024-07-2517 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 379 - Top KISS Albums, MoRC25, and Building an Ultimate Concert LineupThis episode is a trifecta of topics. In the first segment, we discuss our top three KISS albums based on a Facebook post from KISSopolis. Part two leads us to Allen discussing the musical lineup for his upcoming Monsters of Rock cruise. The final topic is a discussion of our ultimate concert tour lineup based on a Loudwire post. In amongst those topics, we do our usual nonsensical topic straying.
2024-07-1140 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 377 - Stadium Rock 80s Music FestivalIn this episode, Allen talks to Nova Rex's Kenny Wilkerson about the "Stadium Rock 80s Music Festival" the first weekend in August in Louisville, Kentucky. They discuss the acts on the bill as well as other happenings during the event. Ticket and hotel information can be found at https://www.stadiumrock80s.com/.
2024-06-0613 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 374 - Killington Pit's Terry LeRoiIn this week's episode, Dennis & Allen talk to Killington Pit's singer Terry LeRoi about their latest cover songs. He also tells us who all is in the band (some who may have been on this show before), how the band came to be, how the band got its name, and what the future holds in terms of creating original music.
2024-03-2820 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 370 - KISS at 50 with Martin PopoffIn this episode, author Martin Popoff joins us to discuss the book KISS AT 50. We also touch a little on some of the other books he's written along with discussions about other artists and concept albums, stemming from Allen asking Martin's opinion of MUSIC FROM THE ELDER. This is a fun discussion that you're sure to enjoy.
2024-02-1739 min
The Daily PoemAllen Tate's "Edges"John Orley Allen Tate (November 19, 1899 – February 9, 1979) was a poet, critic, biographer, and novelist. Born and raised in Kentucky, he earned his BA from Vanderbilt University, where he was the only undergraduate to be admitted to the Fugitives, an informal group of Southern intellectuals that included John Crowe Ransom, Donald Davidson, Merrill Moore, and Robert Penn Warren. Tate is now remembered for his association with the Fugitives and Southern Agrarians, writers who critiqued modern industrial life by invoking romanticized versions of Southern history and culture. Tate’s best-known poems, including “Ode to the Confederate Dead,” confronted the relationship between an idealize...
2023-11-2006 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 363 - Martin MotnikIn this episode, Bill and Allen talk to Martin Motnik, current bassist for the legendary German metal band Accept, about his solo album Dream Chaser. He also tells us about joining the band and some of the events that led up to his audition. We also talk about Martin's work as a freelance studio bassist. You can find his album o his official website, https://martinmotnik.com/, and you can hire him to record bass for your upcoming musical releases at https://www.studiobassist.com/.
2023-11-0251 min
The DALE ALLEN PodcastKaren Tate • Normalizing AbuseDale Allen talks with Karen Tate and her latest book, "Normalizing Abuse - A Commentary on the Culture of Pervasive Abuse."This book is for all of us as it helps us to recognize where we have come to accept levels of abuse that are not obvious, but deeply impactful. Thought leader, speaker, seven-times published author, and activist, Karen's 30-years of work is at the crossroads of spirituality, personal transformation and social justice. Karen is striving towards a world where abuse and exploitation are taboo.Normalizing Abuse...Do you make ex...
2023-09-2623 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 360 - RockpourriThis week we have a general conversation about recent concerts we've attended, new albums we've acquired, gone off on our usual tangents, and finally, briefly discussed new singles by The Rolling Stones and Guns N' Roses. As always, we find good reasons to laugh, including Allen's faux pas introducing the episode.
2023-09-2150 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 358 - Ozzy at 75 with Author Daniel BukszpanAllen is Flying High Again (actually he's just flying solo) in this episode and joined by Daniel Bukszpan, the author of the book "Ozzy at 75" which goes on sale on September 5, 2023. It's a hard back book in a slip case with over 200 pages of stories, pictures, concert posters, and more. There's also a nice surprise in an envelope as you first open the book. The book is printed on high quality glossy paper stock and has lots of stories from Ozzy's personal and professional life. Make sure to get yourself a copy. You'll be Over The Mountain!
2023-08-3119 min
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS4E6: Tate Talks - With Andrew Allen, AabyssTate Talks with....Andrew Allen, Aabyss
Join me as I chat to Andrew Allen, CEO of award winning MSP, Aabyss. We spoke about lots of stuff including where the name Aabyss came from.
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2023-07-2733 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 355 - MonteCarloThis week Bill and Allen talk to Damian and Albert from the Philadelphia based band MonteCarlo. We talk about their upcoming EP "Synthetic World" which will be released on August 11. We also talk a bit about the Philly music scene, venues, paying to play, promoters, and more. We also briefly talk about their "Mix Tapes And Tasty Cakes Podcast" found exclusively on YouTube. This was a fun conversation with some cool dudes.
2023-07-2735 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 354 - The Show About NothingWe were supposed to have a guest for this week's episode but a last minute schedule change meant we had to make alternate plans. Bill is off on an adventure this week so Dennis and Allen decided to do a quick show about nothing. The conversation goes from new vinyl acquisitions for Dennis to Gene Simmons riding a scooter backstage to Ozzy canceling his appearance at Powertrip to Paul McCartney using A.I. and more.
2023-07-1316 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 353 - Hang on for Your Life Album ReviewThis week Allen and Bill talk about seeing Bryan Adams recently in Nashville, we review the 1981 Shooting Star album HANG ON FOR YOUR LIFE, and discuss what pisses us off about grocery stores. All this and more for your listening pleasure!
2023-06-2952 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 352 - But Here We Are Album ReviewIn this episode, we discuss and review BUT HERE WE ARE, the new Foo Fighters album. Allen gets the album title wrong at the very beginning of rhe show AND AS A BONUS, he didn't realize that he was using his computer's internal mic, rather than the mic on his headset. Prior to that discussion, we catch up on a few things and discuss recent music acquisitions.
2023-06-1544 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 351 - Bruno Ravel (The Defiants)Fans of Danger Danger probably already know about THE DEFIANTS. "Drive" is their third album and bassist Bruno Ravel joins Bill this week to talk about it. Prior to Bill & Bruno's conversation, Bill, Allen, and long time listener Bryan Harris have a couple of concerts to review.
2023-05-2548 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 347 - Craig Gass, Stevie Rachelle, and Eric MartinThis week we wrap up our interviews from ROCKNPOD by combining Allen's interview with Craig Gass, Dennis' chat with Stevie Rachelle, and Bill's talk with Eric Martin.
2023-04-2059 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastGuillotine 2023 ROCKNPOD InterviewHere's Allen's chat with Jake Johnson from Guillotine. Find out more about them on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Guillotine615
2023-03-3105 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 332 - Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary DiscussionThis week we tackle the 40th Anniversary release of Creatures of the Night. Bill and Dennis show their holiday vinyl haul from Walmart and Allen surprises us with a gift he received. Will he get hooked? All this and more on this week's episode!
2022-12-0154 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastMinisode - Rachel LipskyWith it being Thanksgiving week, we didn't have time to put together an episode but Allen's friend Rachel Lipsky just released a Christmas song and is getting ready to head overseas for a short Armed Forces tour so he asked her to come on the show for a quick discussion.
2022-11-2314 min
REalityAn interview with Neal Hanks, president, Allen Tate Realtors/Beverly-Hanks RealtorsOn August 2nd of this year, Allen Tate Realtors and Beverly Hanks Realtors joined forces. In operation for 46 years, Beverly Hanks has nearly 500 agents and is the leading independent real estate brokerage in Western North Carolina. Join me today as I sit down with, Neal Hanks, president Allen Tate Realtors/Beverly-Hanks Realtors to discuss why our two firms have aligned, plus his predictions for what's to come in the real estate market over the next few months.
2022-09-1443 min
ShiftEQ.PodcastE3.4 - 3 Things That Andrew Tate Exposed About Men, Masculinity and SocietyE3.4 3 Things That Andrew Tate Exposed About Men, Masculinity and Society
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2022-08-3024 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 320 - The Stadium Tour DiscussionThis week Bill's friend Doug Sabotin joins us and Allen's friend Robert "Rockin' Rob" Bloomer returns as we take a deeper dive into the current Stadium Tour featuring Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Classless Act. Doug saw the show in Chicago, Bill saw it in Indy, Rob saw it in Cleveland, and Allen saw it in Cincinnati.
2022-08-251h 03
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 305 - DianthusThis week we talked with Jessica and Jackie of Dianthus about their recently released sophomore album REALMS. Allen talks about their excellent parental musical influences and more.
2022-05-0520 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 303 - Chains Over RazorsThis week Dennis is on vacation so Bill and Allen talk to Will and Mikey from Chains Over Razors about their new single, their upcoming album, and how it’s performing on the Billboard charts. They also talk about who produced their album. Check it out, people!
2022-04-2134 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 298 - Terry McBrideAges of Rock has gone country! Bill and Allen spend some time with Terry McBride from McBride and the Ride. Terry has a long musical past that includes stints with Delbert McClinton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, his father, and his own band. He is working on new material and is recording in Peter Frampton’s studio in Nashville. There are some great stories and some fan moments for Bill.
2022-03-0343 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 290 - Pump5This week Dennis and Allen are joined by the members of Pump5 while Bill is off on a last minute trip to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Indianapolis. Pump5 talks about their upcoming album and a couple videos and singles they’re about to release. As always, there’s lots of laughter and chaos.
2021-12-2443 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 285 - Joe Polo's KISS Kruise ExperienceThis week Podcast Rock City's Joe Polo joins Dennis and Allen to talk about his KISS Kruise experience. They discussed the KISS setlists from both night as well as the Bruce Kulick Band's two sets. This conversation is full of laughter, somewhat inappropriate humor, and references to the Matrix.
2021-11-111h 28
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 278 - Mammoth WVH Concert DiscussionThis week long time listeners David Cathey and Bryan Harris join Dennis and Bill to talk about our road trip to Louisville to see Mammoth WVH. At the beginning of the episode Allen gives a quick synopsis of his thought about the show and puts a little Wofgang audio treat in before the episode starts.
2021-09-1740 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 277 - Rik Fox (Steeler & WASP)This week Rik Fox joins Bill and Allen for a discussion about everything from his work in an emergency response team to Steeler to WASP to his friendship with Eric Carr and more. Find out what Yngwie Malmsteen said during the early days of Steeler. Find out how the name of the band WASP came about. Find out Rik’s thought about how Eric’s makeup character evolved from the hawk. Find out why Rik refers to himself as the Forrest Gump of rock.
2021-09-021h 01
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 268 - Music From The Elder 40th Anniversary ReviewThis week Julian Gill joins Dennis and Allen to discuss “(Music From) The Elder” … the much loved and much hated KISS album. We also do some album acquisitions and a quick Mammoth WVH discussion.
2021-07-0257 min
Calgary Business PodcastJason Tate with Computer Science students from University of Calgary (episode 295)| 4 May 2021This is the 13th episode in which students from Calgary post-secondary education facilities have engaged in a Q&A session with an industry expert from the Calgary and Edmonton business communities.
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In this episode, two students, Aarti Barakale and Shanna Hollingworth, from the Computer Science department at the University of Calgary, are joined by Jason Tate, Chief Operating Officer of Bridgewater Labs. NOTE: Honorable mention extends to Aliya Mammadova, a student in the same faculty as Aarti and Shanna, that was unable to connect to this session. There is an open invitation for Aliya to join a...
2021-05-0559 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 248 - Brian WheatThis week, founding Tesla Bassist Bryan Wheat join Bill and Allen on their lunch breaks. He’s written a book called “Son of a Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla” and it’s the primary focus of our discussion. The book takes a candid look at his life as a member of successful a rock band and also delves into some of his personal struggles.
2021-01-2820 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 239 - A2Z RadioOn this week’s episode, instead of being a co-host, Allen is a guest along side Bill Elam and Jeff Humphrey as they talk about their new internet radio station, A2Z Radio. They talk about how the station came to be, the variety of musical genres, and how to to apply to be a DJ. Tune in and turn it up!
2020-11-1956 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 236 - Roger KaliaThis week Bill, Allen, and Dennis get classy with our guest, Roger Kalia, the new conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. We talk with him about being one of over 250 candidates trying out for the position. We also talk about his background in music and having socially distanced performances during a pandemic. We also do our regular pre-interview stuff for your listening pleasure. Join us!
2020-10-2954 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 235 - RockpourriIt’s been a while so it’s time for some Rockpourri. Bill and Dennis seem to have deep pockets as the Album Acquistions segment is longer than usual and Allen barely stayed awake!
2020-10-2245 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 233 - Remembering Eddie Van HalenWhile Bill was out of town this week visiting family, Podcast Rock City's Joe Polo joined Allen and Dennis to talk about the late, great Eddie Van Halen. #EddieVanHalen #VanHalen #RIPEddie #RIPEddieVanHalen
2020-10-071h 04
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 227 - Ronja Kiminsky from The PinpricksThis week Ronja from The Pinpricks, a band located in Germany, joins us. We hope she forgives Allen for mispronouncing her name during the introduction.
2020-08-2028 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 224 - KISS Unmasked 40th Anniversary ReviewContinuing our 40th anniversary reviews, this week we ask our friend Jason Herndon to join us and review Kiss Unmasked since Allen knows it’s one of Jason’s favorites! Lots of great talk about vinyl and for those saying that they like a longer show... well here you go!
2020-07-301h 34
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 221 - Our Top 5 Worst KISS LyricsAllen's high school friend Craig Wright joins us this week as we pick our top 5 worst KISS lyrics. Heaven knows we've got plenty to choose from.
2020-07-0955 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 217 - You Wanted The Best, You Got The BestA Tennesseean, a Buckeye, and 4 Hoosiers walk into a bar... (Stop me if you’ve heard this one before...) The Ages of Rock crew are joined by three faithful listeners to join in on the insanity, and insanity certainly ensues. We’ve got Album Acquisitions, news about the KISS Kruise, PLUS-each participant brings their favorite song from each KISS album with newly released recordings. Some total KISS geekdom happens, some surprises, and a lot of fun! Can 6 KISS fans agree on the best song from a record? Can 2 Bills figure out whose turn it is? Are...
2020-06-111h 42
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 205 - Tyson LeslieThis week Tyson Leslie returns to the show to talk with us about his recent stint on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Dennis and Bill have their usual album acquisitions and Allen has a concert review.
2020-03-121h 05
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 202 - Rock N Roll Alphabet According to BillFinally... we’re back together and up to our old shenanigans. Dennis has been trippin’ on the West Coast while Allen and Bill hold down the Midwest. Get ready for another rendition of music mayhem from A-Z!
2020-02-131h 03
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 195 - 5 Alice Cooper Songs We Thing You Should HearHELLO, HURRAY! Since all three of us saw him on his current tour last week, this week's episode is all things Alice Cooper. We will be discussing our thoughts on the shows we saw, Allen being particularly happy about the setlist. We also decided to each suggest 5 Alice Cooper songs we think you should hear. Spoiler alert, Allen went above and beyond this week.
2019-12-051h 00
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 192 - Top 5 Concerts of 2019This week, long time listener Cailin Provo joins us as we discuss our top 5 concerts of 2019. We also discuss Bill's album acquisitions this week, Dennis presents a new show segment, and Allen has a mini-rant directed at diehard KISS fans who cannot be satisfied.
2019-11-141h 15
Ages Of Rock PodcastSPECIAL EDITION: Kruisefest and Living In Sin RecapsAllen caught up with Joe D'Angelo after KISS Kruise IX so Joe could give a recap of Kruisefest. After that, he caught up with Andy Moyen so Andy could give a recap of the Living In Sin at the Holiday Inn event.
2019-11-1151 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 191 - KISS Kruise IX RecapThis week we talk about an Iron Maiden issued cease and desist order and album acquisitions. Allen recaps his KISS Kruise IX experience. Prior to Allen's recap, Podcast Rock City's Joe Polo and Allen have a brief chat (recorded on the ship) about the cruise from Joe's perspective as a KISS Kruise veteran and Allen's as a KISS Kruise newbie.
2019-11-071h 27
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 183 - Chris Henderson of 3 Doors DownChris Henderson of 3 Doors Down joins Allen and guest co-host Matt Camp to discuss The Better Life Foundation, supporting the USO, and what’s coming up for 3DD.
2019-09-0548 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 182 - Kyle Kruger Talks About the Movie Hair I Go AgainWe do a movie review. Bill hits the jackpot on some records, Dennis and Allen spend last weekend with Iron Maiden and we have a guest. Kyle Kruger discusses his film “Hair I Go Again.” Lots of rock on this episode.
2019-08-291h 21
Ages Of Rock PodcastROCKNPOD 3 Small Doses - David Ellefson and Thom HaezartAllen talks briefly with David Ellefson and Thom Haezart about their music project, coffee, and their record label.
2019-08-2808 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastROCKNPOD 3 Small Doses - Andre Labelle, Roxy Blue, and Jeff BuehnerAllen talks with professional drummer Andre Labelle and members of Roxy Blue and Bill talks to The Loyal Order’s Jeff Buehner.
2019-08-2417 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastROCKNPOD 3 Small Doses - Rick Ruhl and Ziggy GoldsbyDennis talks to Every Mother’s Nightmare’s Rick Ruhl and Allen talks to Ziggy Goldsby about American Outlaw Guitars.
2019-08-1510 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastROCKNPOD 3 Small Doses - Robert BentleyAllen has a quick discussion with Robert Bentley about being a Gene Simmons impersonator.
2019-08-1313 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 178 - Peter Cecere of I Love It LoudcastThe podcast crossover continues this week with Peter Cerere from ILoveItLoud cast. He shares one of his favorite bands, The Darkness. As an added bonus Dennis shares album purchases, Allen tweaks Dennis, and Bill plays a little round of show and tell. So hang on, here we go...
2019-08-011h 10
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 177 - Sonny "Hollywood" PooniThis week, Growin' Up Rock and Podcast Rock City's Sonny Pooni joins us as we each pick three songs for everyone to listen to and discuss. Find out why Bill only listened to 7.5 songs instead of 9. Before we dive in, everyone but Allen discussed their vinyl purchases for the week and Allen talks about the Manson/Zombie show.
2019-07-181h 26
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 175 - Joe D'Angelo Talks KruisefestBill and Dennis do a little preshow action in Allen’s absence. Joe D’Angelo joins Allen to talk about the Kruisefest events taking place in the days before KISS Kruise IX.
2019-07-0438 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 174 - Why The 80s Don't SuckThis week Allen is absent so Dennis invites one of his childhood friends to come on and continue the long feud about music from the 80s. It’s a great musical conversation with Dennis, Bill and Joe Gwin. We even get schooled on Soul and the Delta Blues!
2019-06-281h 05
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 170 - RockpourriThis week it's just the three of us talking about random stuff. Bill talks about the latest concert he saw, Dennis discusses his newest vinyl purchases, and Allen talks about the newly announced musical acts on the KISS Kruise.
2019-05-3137 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 169 - Tora Tora's Anthony CorderAnthony joins us on the phone this week to talk about reuniting with the original members of Tora Tora and putting together the “Bastards of Beale” album. Before Anthony calls in, Dennis discusses his trip to see The Who in concert and Allen gives a mini-review of the book "Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs! My Adventures in The Alice Cooper Group" by Dennis Dunaway.
2019-05-2344 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 165 - Joe Polo Calls Out Vinnie VincentOur buddy Joe Polo from Podcast Rock City is in the house! In a rare video appearance, Joe talks about the KISS tour and the latest Vinnie news and damn near coughs up a lung. Never a dull moment on our show! Allen’s friends Craig Wright gives his review of his Nashville KISS Experience at the end of the episode. Allen forgets to do shoutouts again this week.
2019-04-251h 11
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 159 - Metallica and Kiss Concert ReviewsThis week we discuss the recent Metallica and Kiss concerts at the Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky. We are also joined by Jeff Gerbig, (who attended Metallica with Allen), Bryan Harris, and Phil Shouse (of the Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley Bands), who attended the Kiss show.
2019-03-141h 34
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 158 - Tyson LeslieThis week we talk to Nashville musician Tyson Leslie. We talk bout his current gig, Keyboardist/Road Manager for Vixen, his recent Monsters of Rock Cruise and a whole bunch other music related topics. Also find out the big news that Dennis announces, Allen’s Shoutouts, and all the other shenanigans that you expect every week.
2019-03-0749 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 146 - Andrew Sgambati Talks About the Greatest Show on EarthFilmmaker Andrew Sgambati joins Bill and Allen this week to discuss his fan-film project. He talks about what the film is about and why he did it. Find out why Dennis wasn't with us near the end of the episode.
2018-12-0644 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 145 - Tales from the KISS Kruise as told by Jeff RogersListener Jeff Rogers joins Dennis and Allen this week to talk about his experiences on the recent KISS Kruise. He tells some pretty funny stories and even throws out a bunch of Paul-isms.
2018-11-291h 27
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 143 - A Conversation with Brent FitzThis week we talk with hard working rocker Brent Fitz. He talks about everything from the Gene Simmons Band to Toque to the last KISS Kruise and so much more. Before we get Brent on, we talk about our thoughts on the movie Bohemian Rhapsody and Allen shows of an unusual gift he received.
2018-11-151h 07
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 138 - Tall Dark Stranger's Dee Allen Joins UsWelcome to another installment of the Ages of Rock Podcast. This week we talk about a bunch of rock things as usual and then we have Dee Allen, from the band Tall Dark Stranger, as our guest.
2018-10-0451 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 119 - Gene Simmons Offers Bill & Allen A CookieThis week Dennis talks about his trip to Nashville to see the Foo Fighters while Bill and Allen talk about their VIP meeting with Gene Simmons in Ft. Wayne, IN.
2018-05-101h 02
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 108 - Adam Stuart Discusses His Gene Simmons Vault ExperienceAllen's longtime friend and fellow KISS fanatic joins us this week and talks about his experience in Miami at the Gene Simons Vault Experience.
2018-02-151h 12
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 106 - Our Conversation with Damon Johnson of Black Star RidersThis week we talk on the phone with Damon Johnson of Black Star Riders. He talks about their upcoming tour with Judas Priest and Saxon. He also talks about how he got the Alice Cooper gig after Allen shares the story of his son Ian's experience at an Alice show that Damon played back in 2006.
2018-02-0157 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 104 - What's Coming in 2018 and What We'd Like To SeeThis week we talk about 2018 show we're going to see. We also talk about some shows we'd like to see and Allen brings up a couple rumored reunions he's read about online.
2018-01-1147 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 097 - Guess Who's Coming To DinnerAllen's wife Laura suggested that since it's Thanksgiving that we each pick 5 people (living or dead) who we'd invite to Thanksgiving dinner and why.
2017-11-2346 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 087 - Ian's 15 SongsIn this episode, we discuss a list of 15 songs that Allen's son Ian gave us to listen to. We also talk about Ozzy's Moonstock performance, the upcoming Rock N Pod Expo, and an upcoming KISS Expo featuring Vinnie Vincent.
2017-08-2453 min
StoryWeb: Storytime for Grownups145: Allen Ginsberg: "A Supermarket in California"This week on StoryWeb: Allen Ginsberg’s poem “A Supermarket in California.” In so many ways – both in his poetry and in his interviews – Allen Ginsberg made clear that he owed a great debt to Walt Whitman. Indeed, Ginsberg’s most famous poem, “Howl,” stands as a nearly direct response to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself,” published in 1855, a century before “Howl.” But perhaps nowhere does Ginsberg make their kinship clearer than in his 1955 poem “A Supermarket in California.” In what seems at first a light-hearted, whimsical poem, Ginsberg imagines walking the aisles of a grocery store with the famed...
2017-07-3106 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 083 - Appetite For Destruction Turns 30Allen's all time favorite album turned 30 and Dennis suggested that we review it, so we did.
2017-07-2758 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 078 - A look back at Van Halen (The Dave Years)In this week's episode, we go back and discuss the first six Van Halen albums. We talk about our favorites and what's not on our playlist anymore. Bill and Allen also talk about their Gene Simmons solo show and Bill filled us in on a short Short Huey Lewis concert.
2017-06-151h 02
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 076 - Allen Goes To RocklahomaThis week we discuss Allen's trip to Pryor, OK for the annual Rocklahoma music festival. He talks about several of the bands, the stormy weather, and the difference between the general admission experience and the VIP experience.
2017-06-011h 09
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 075 - KISS Revenge Turns 25In this episode we review the 1992 KISS album Revenge. We walk thru the album track by track and give our thoughts on each song. We also talk a little about the Revenge Tour at the end of the episode. At the beginning of the episode, we take a few minutes to talk about the passing of Chris Cornell, the tragedy in Manchester UK, Allen's trip to Rocklahoma this weekend, and Dennis talks about a CD released by the band Cursory. Check out our discussion and be sure to share this episode with your friends!
2017-05-251h 04
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 066 - Our Ultimate Gene Simmons Solo Tour SetlistsOver the last week or so, video of Gene Simmons doing some solo shows at different conventions surfaced on Facebook and YouTube and inspired us to each come up with our ultimate Gene Simmons Solo Tour Setlists. We are joined by Allen's good friend, Jeff Gerbig, and we each discuss what our ultimate setlist would be and why we picked the songs that we picked.
2017-03-2353 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 063 - The History of The Wrecking Crew, an Interview with Denny TedescoThe Wrecking Crew is a 2008 documentary film that covers the story of the Los Angeles-based group of session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, famed for having played on numerous hit recordings throughout the 1960s. Filmmaker and producer Denny Tedesco talks about the putting the documentary together and his highs and lows throughout the journey. One person described this movie as "musician porn" and after this interview, we would agree. This has been a long time in the making and worth every second. Allen's wife Laura also gives her review of the Bon Jovi concert in Nashville, TN on...
2017-02-231h 11
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 062 - A Chat With Kevin BookIn this episode we talk with Kevin Book, a good friend of both Dennis and Allen. Kevin talks about turning his hobby into a musical career in a few of his early bands such as MACH, Hot Ice, London, and BSR. He also talks about how BSR got the opening slot for the 1998 Motley Crue tour and what it was like to be backstage that day. Give a listen as Kevin reminisces about "back in the day" and also talks about when he knew he was ready to stop performing live.
2017-02-161h 16
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 059 - Talkin' Led Zeppelin With Rockin' RobThis week we talk to Allen's long time friend Robert "Rockin' Rob" Bloomer about all things Led Zeppelin.
2017-01-1953 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 055 - Christmas RocksThis week we talk about rockin’ Christmas music. Bill also rants about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame again. Even Allen has a rare (and unexpected) rant.
2016-12-2250 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 045 - Songs Our Wives LikeAllen's wife Laura suggested that we do an episode about 10 songs our wives like, so we did. As we reveal each of the songs we give each song a thumbs up or a thumbs down. Before we discuss these songs, we briefly touch on current music topics such as the temporary reunion of Dokken, Ratt's reunion (sans Blotzer) on the Monster's of Rock Cruise, and more rumors surfacing of Ace Frehley rejoining KISS in 2017.
2016-10-0648 minStoryWeb: Storytime for Grownups107: Allen Ginsberg: "Howl"This week on StoryWeb: Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl.” On October 7, 1955, Allen Ginsberg made the literary world sit up and listen to his “Howl.” It premiered at the Six Gallery in San Francisco, with Ginsberg doing a reading of the long poem. After Ginsberg’s “howl” (his answer to Walt Whitman’s “barbaric yawp”), the literary world would never be the same again. Michael McClure, another poet who read that evening, said, “Ginsberg read on to the end of the poem, which left us standing in wonder, or cheering and wondering, but knowing at the deepest level that a bar...
2016-10-0307 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 044 - VH1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs...Ever, Our ThoughtsWhile Googling something completely unrelated to this podcast, Allen came across a post from November 2005 and mentioned it to Bill & Dennis. They decided to give their thoughts, in a "Yank It or Crank It" style. Let them know what you think of each song that made the list.
2016-09-2942 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 042 - Rockpourri, Vol. 4This week we do another round of Rockpourri. We discuss the latest rock news, new music we listened to last week, and rant. Finally, Dennis and Allen go for something different and talk about the dos and don'ts of communicating with the band and the sound person (with a quick summary of each from Bill).
2016-09-1543 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 041 - Our Top 5 Movie SoundtracksIn this episode, we discuss our favorite movie soundtracks. Allen also gives a review of the John Fogerty concert he saw on August 27, 2016. Finally, we play a version of "Yank It or Crank It" based on Allen's "Rock the First" CD box set.
2016-09-0856 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 038 - Songs That Are Sexual InnuendosThis week's episode topic came from Allen's friend Chuck. The episode title says it all. What are some of your favorite "sexual innuendo" songs?
2016-08-1847 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 034 - Is Rock And Roll Still Dangerous?This week our topic comes from Allen's friend Chuck Gee, founder of Kick Acts Magazine (http://www.kickacts.com). In this episode, we talk about how much concerts have changed from when we were teens (in the 80s) to today.
2016-07-2135 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 027 (Promo)We have a guest on Episode 027 and Allen thought it would be cool to record a promo with him.
2016-05-2101 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 025 - Under The InfluenceIn this week's episode we discuss how our musical tastes influenced our kids. This episode includes a short visit from Allen's son, Ian. We also talk about how our parents musical tastes influenced us. PLEASE NOTE: During the first 15 minutes of the show, you'll hear echoes from both Dennis and Bill's microphones. This was caused by the use of Allen's internal speakers and microphone. He apologizes for this minor annoyance.
2016-05-1259 min
Ages Of Rock PodcastEpisode 004 - Music Is Visual!In this episode, the guys talk about television shows that made an impact on their musical tastes. Find out what Bill said to cause Allen to almost fall out of his chair.
2015-11-1958 min